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So, the Pilot 2.0 is a great bike for medium-pace all-day riding, or a commuter who means business, or perhaps even better suited to somebody wanting their first taste of drop-bar cycling. But if we had the choice we would try to find another £150 and upgrade to the Pilot 2.1, which comes with 105 components, better wheels and on paper looks pretty near perfection for this kind of market. And, of course, if Trek's bikes are good enough for Lance, then they're probably good enough for us. (Come on, did you really think we'd get through a whole Trek review without mentioning him?)

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When it comes to Trek's racing bikes they tend to be categorised by numbers. The 1 and 2 series are the entry-level aluminium-framed offerings, then you get into the carbon Madone 4, 5 and 6 models. So what are we doing testing something called a ‘Pilot'?

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Well, this is Trek's nod to the budget sportive or serious commuter market. Essentially, it's just like the company's other aluminium road bikes, except it features a head tube that extends above the top tube to provide a more relaxed riding position. It also features a triple chainset to allow even the portliest of new riders to crest most hills.

The Pilot looks the part with a tasteful silver and black finish, and the high position of the bars makes this a really comfortable all-day ride. Despite the aluminium frame, the ride is supremely cosseted, with not a hint of twitchiness.

The chunky Bontrager All-Weather tyres provide surefooted handling, even on some slushy January mornings. In fact, all the Bontrager kit worked well: the R1 saddle was perfectly comfortable; the carbon seatpost is a nice extra; and, though heavy, the Bontrager-branded wheels do look cool on a starter bike.

Not quite so impressive was the mix of drivetrain components. Twinning Shimano's Tiagra groupset with an FSA crankset doesn't do it any favours. Shifting worked adequately, but it was by no means plush. Similarly, the unbranded brakes had a slightly spongy feel. It's all fine for country-lane pootling, but it might tell in a more competitive arena.

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Trek Pilot 2.0

See how much fun road biking can be aboard Trek's Pilot 2.0. You'll enjoy effortless cruising and speed coupled with a comfortable, upright riding position. The Pilot's light aluminum frame and vibration-damping carbon fork and seatpost make this beautiful roadster quick, smooth-riding and responsive. Fingertip shifting gives you easy access to 30 hill-topping, easy-pedaling gears. And the excellent components from Shimano, FSA and Bontrager make the miles fly by with ease.

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Bike components.

Alpha Black Aluminum

Suspension Fork

Bontrager Satellite Plus, carbon

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Shimano Tiagra

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Shift levers.

Shimano Tiagra STI, 9 speed

SRAM PG-950 11-26, 9 speed

FSA Vero 50/39/30

Alloy hubs; Bontrager Approved alloy rims

Bontrager Race AW, 700x25c

Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano Tiagra STI levers

Bontrager Race Lite, 7 degree, 31.8mm

Bontrager SSR VR, 31.8mm

Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy

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About this model.

Pilot 2.0 is a Trek Pilot model. Trek released 45 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2010 , by clicking on this link .

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Overview of components

Fork material.

Pilot 2.0 has a carbon fork, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.

As for the wheels, Trek Pilot 2.0 2010, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.

Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Trek Pilot 2.0 is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.

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Trek produced the Pilot 2.0 WSD bike in 2010 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,149.99. Pilot 2.0 WSD bike is available in many sizes such as Womens 47cm (centimeters), womens 50cm (centimeters), womens 53cm (centimeters), womens 55cm (centimeters) and womens 58cm (centimeters). Trek Road Pilot 2.0 WSD can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bright Silver and Platinum . This bike is equiped with 700 x 25c Bontrager Race AW tires while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Approved Alloy. Trek equiped this exact model with Alloy Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers braking system and Alloy hubs. To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Alpha Black Aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager VR WSD high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Pilot 2.0 WSD to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race Lite. For the smoothest biking experience FSA Vero Triple, 50/39/30 teeth is used on this bicycle .

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Trek’s Pilot 2.1 puts you in the saddle of an ultra-comfortable, easy-pedaling road rocket. It boasts Trek’s light, agile Alpha Black aluminum frame for a quick, snappy ride. To smooth the ride, you get a Bontrager carbon fork for top comfort and excellent handling. This combination minimizes the Pilot’s weight, too, for searing climbing and acceleration and also soaks up road shocks for a velvety-smooth ride. Complementing the excellent frameset is a 30-speed Shimano 105 drivetrain, which makes easy work of the hills. You also get Bontrager’s trick SSR wheelset and a super-comfy saddle.

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A Beginner’s Guide to the Perfect Electric Bike Tire Pressure

There is a huge amount of debate around how to get the ideal e-bike tire pressure. Optimum pressure varies due to a number of factors, and because of this, there are no fixed rules. Keep in mind, the same physics and factors that apply to regular bicycles also apply to electric bikes , and there are certain guidelines that you can follow to approximate the correct pressure for an electric bike wheel. From there you can make adjustments to fine tune it.

The Effects of Tire Pressure

Physics tells us that more pressure will allow a bicycle to roll faster because the tire will deform less and have a smaller footprint on the road, both of which lead to less rolling resistance. While this is true, it is only true on a perfectly smooth road. Unfortunately, the reality is that road surfaces vary greatly, and they are rarely smooth at all.

Studies have found that decreasing pressure can actually increase speed, as small bumps are absorbed by the e-bike tires instead of reaching the actual bike. Perception of speed is increased with higher pressure because more vibrations reach the rider, making them feel like they are moving faster.

The effect is easy to understand if you have ever ridden a mountain or off-road bike with tires pumped up hard. Every bump on the trail is transferred to the rider. While a hard tire has a smaller footprint and will indeed accelerate faster, mountain bikers need a lower pressure so that the bigger tire footprint can conform to the trail and give more grip, especially when cornering.

Although there is no one ideal bike tire pressure, you can get close to what you need by considering the following factors and steps below:

More weight pushing down on the e-bike tires will compress the air inside more. The more that the rider and bicycle weigh, the more pressure is needed to counter the effect of this compression. If you are a petite rider, then you will need a much lower pressure in comparison to a larger cyclist.

Road cyclists need the highest tire pressure for their electric city bikes . Trekking cyclists or “bike packers” (similar to backpacking but with a bicycle) riding on fire trails will need a lower tire pressure, and mountain bikers need even less.

Rough terrain will require road cyclists to use a lower pressure to avoid vibrations that cause hand fatigue. Likewise, when riding off-road, a higher pressure is more suitable for hard-packed surfaces than loose sand or loam, which require a lower pressure. Keep in mind that, if your tire pressure is too low, it can cause snakebite punctures when riding off-road.

If the surface is wet, the ideal bike tire pressure will be much lower. This increases the e-bike tire’s footprint and grip. This applies to road and off-road cycling. A tire pressure that is too high is often the primary cause for crashing when road conditions are wet.

Tire Volume and Rim Width

As tire volume increases, lower pressure will be needed to get the same ride feel. The same applies to rim width. Mountain bike rims have become wider in the last few years. A wider rim allows a tire to have a greater surface volume, which grips the road better.

How to Get the Ideal Tire Pressure

• The minimum and maximum pressure should be visible on the side of the tire. Although this is a guideline, you should not exceed the maximum. Refer to the manufacturer’s website for an approximate pressure according to your body weight, and use this as a starting point. Make adjustments according to the above considerations.
• Get a small portable pressure gauge and inflate your tires to the correct pressure on longer rides or regular commutes.
• Go for a ride. Take a pump and your pressure gauge with you. If you are riding on the road and notice lots of vibration, release five psi of pressure, and try again. If you are riding off-road and notice your tires bouncing off stones and roots, you should also release five psi. On the other hand, if you notice that your rim is hitting objects as you ride over them, you have far too little pressure in your tires.
• Experiment with different pressures. If you use a GPS tracker, you can see how different tire pressures affect your speed. You can ride a short section of trail many times. Start with a low pressure, and add five psi each time until the tire starts bouncing off objects. Where did it feel best? Which pressure gave you the best grip in the corners? How does this change with different surfaces?

Be Prepared to Adjust the Pressure

While there is no perfect tire pressure, it is certainly worth taking the time to play around with it and find what pressure works best for you and your style of riding. Bear in mind that, as soon as you are riding on a different road surface or different kind of soil, the pressure you need will change. The same is true if it starts raining during a ride. The more you experiment with tire pressure, the more accurately you will be able to judge which pressure is right for you in every scenario.

At the end of the day, it costs nothing to inflate your tires a bit more or let out some air, so get out there and find the pressure that works best for you!

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